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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2015-05-19_Agenda WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2015 – 7:00 P.M. Historic City Hall Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor (Enter on Lewis Ave./Jr. High School Side) Atascadero, California 93422 CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairperson Mark Dariz Vice Chairperson Jan Wolff Commissioner David Bentz Commissioner Duane Anderson Commissioner Jerel Seay Commissioner Charles Bourbeau Commissioner Dennis Schmidt APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your name for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, May 19, 2015 Page 2 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non-controversial by City Staff and will be approved by one motion if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.) 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2015 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. PLN 2015-1550, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 8405 EL CAMINO REAL (LEMOS FEED & PET SUPPLY) PUBLIC HEARINGS DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communication. (For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be inv ited to provide testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and th e Commission will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).) 3. PLN 2014-1524, WIRELESS CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 9685 MORRO ROAD Property Owner/Applicant: Michael Lemos, 2527 Los Berros Rd., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Certified Arborist: Jeremy Lowney, PO Box 13521, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Project Title: PLN 2015-1550 / TRP 2015-0185 Project Location: 8405 El Camino Real, Atascadero CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN: 030-511-003 Project Description: The project consists of an application to remove one native tree due to the hazardous nature of the tree, based on findings and subject to mitigation monitoring. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning District: Commercial Retail (CR) Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission approve PC Resolution allowing the removal of subject to conditions of approval and mitigation. Property Owner/Applicant: Cornerstone Community Church, 7920 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Represented by: Tricia Knight for TEK Consulting , 123 Seacliff Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449 Project Title: Wireless Cellular Communications Tower at 9685 Morro Road – PLN-2014-1524 / CUP-2014-0283 Project Location: 9685 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN: 054-151-031 Project Applicant is requesting a conditional use permit (CUP) for a new Verizon Unmanned City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, May 19, 2015 Page 3 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website PUBLIC HEARINGS DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communication. (For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be inv ited to provide testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and th e Commission will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).) 4. PLN 2014-1522, 86-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 10785 EL CAMINO REAL AND 9355 AVENIDA MARIA (CORPORATION FOR BETTER HOUSING) Description: Telecommunications Wireless Facility. The project consists of a 100 square foot (sf) antenna lease area, 503 sf equipment lease area, two GPS antennas, and a generator. The project will also include a new electrical meter mounted on a new wall, a 45 foot faux church tower, twelve new six (6’) feet tall antennas. Additional equipment includes: New Verizon Wireless 9’0 Tall CMU Wall New Verizon Wireless Outdoor Equipment on a 180 sf Concrete Pad The project requires further environmental review consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based on aesthetics, air quality, hydrology/water quality, and noise. Zoning: Public (P) General Plan Designation: Public (P) Proposed Environmental Determination: Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 4/28/2015 through 5/17/15 at 6500 Palma Avenue, Community Development Department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Staff Recommendation: The DRC recommends to the Planning Commission adoption of Draft Resolution PC 2015-A certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration 2015-0004 and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2014-0283 and height waiver based on findings and subject to mitigation monitoring and conditions. Applicant: Corp for Better Housing, 5947 Variel Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Property Owner: 9355 Avenida Maria LLC, 5947 Variel Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 -5111 Project Title: Atascadero Family Apartments – 86 Unit Multi-Family Apartment Complex PLN 2014-1522 / CUP 2015-0288 / TRP 2015-0181 Project Location: 10785 El Camino Real, Atascadero CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN: 045-321-020 9355 Avenida Maria, Atascadero CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN: 045-321-021 Project The project consists of an application for an 86 unit affordable housing, multi-family development to be built in two phases. The project area is approximately 3.9 acres with a slope of City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, May 19, 2015 Page 4 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be on June 2, 2015 at City Hall Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing. Description: 2.5% in a northwestern direction away from El Camino Real. Currently, the site is partially developed with one vacant single-family residence that will be demolished as a part of the proposed project. The applicant is proposing the following as a part of the proposed project:  86 total apartment units including a mix of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom apartments;  Two corridor style buildings 2-stories in height (24-feet) with two (2) 32-foot tall mechanical / staircase shafts with decorative architectural features;  One (1) corridor style building 3-stories in height (37-feet, 4-inches) with two (2) 43-foot tall mechanical / staircase shafts with decorative architectural features;  A total of 157 parking spaces; 86 spaces covered / 71 uncovered;  Solar panels to be utilized on top of carports to provide alternative energy sources, consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan;  Proposed construction and materials to utilize US Green Building Council methodology to obtain Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified platinum;  On-site recreational amenities including tot-lot, basketball court, outdoor eating areas;  On-site management is proposed including full-time manager (non-care taker type);  On-site social services programs available for residents only through the use of two (2) recreational rooms;  Proposed landscaping plan including use of drought tolerant native plants  Preservation of 46 on-site native trees, including critical blue oak woodland;  Removal of 21 on-site native trees to allow for proposed improvements including buildings, parking lots, and road improvements. General Plan Designation: HDR Zoning District: RMF-20 Proposed Environmental Determination: Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 4/28/15 through 5/17/15 at 6500 Palma Ave., Community Development Department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of Draft Resolution PC 2015-A certifying Mitigated Negative Declaration 2015-0002 and approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2015-0288 based on findings and subject to mitigation monitoring and conditions. The Planning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of Draft Resolution PC 2015-B, approving a State Density Bonus with a maximum of three (3) developer incentives in exchange for a minimum of 9 units set aside for a minimum of 55 years to households earning less than 50% of Area Median Income (AMI), which is considered very-low income. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, May 19, 2015 Page 5 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community Development Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470-3400). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office, both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized. 1. Give your name for the record (not required) 2. State the nature of your business. 3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes. 4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission. 5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present. This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission). TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code) Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Co mmission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: 1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson. 2. Give your name (not required). 3. Make your statement. 4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission. 5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative persona l remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present. 6. All comments limited to 3 minutes. If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should be on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Commission.